BL ACTION/HORROR/MAFIA AND OTHER UNUSUAL THEMES
LAST UPDATED: 10/26/24
There are woefully few BL series with action and exciting plots. Here's a list of the ones that exist at the moment. Not every show on this list is necessarily good, but it all breaks the typical slice-of-life/school/work settings. Please let me know if I missed anything.
CATEGORIES:
MAFIA/MAFIA-ESQUE. Criminal organization or family.
CRIME. Illegal activity outside of mafia.
ACTION. Fighting, sparring, chase scenes, murder. This has moments to get your blood pumping for non-smutty reasons.
HORROR. Scary, gory, bloody. Not necessarily all three.
MYSTERY/THRILLER. Intrigue in the plot, even if the story itself is fairly low-key.
SUPERNATURAL. Includes supernatural elements that aren't pushed aside for slice-of-life plots.
SCI-FI/APOCALYPTIC. Visions of the future.
LOW INTENSITY. Has elements listed above, but is slow or doesn't utilize them much.
OTHER NOTES:
REC'D. I recommend it.
HAVEN'T SEEN YET. Included because it looks like it fits or I've been told it fits. Take its placement with a grain of salt.
SECONDARY M/M. Main couple is straight, or gay content isn't as heavily featured.
NOT ON MDL:
- TIEN BROMANCE (VIET) - Mafia, Action, Horror. Haven't Seen Yet.
-BOY TOY (CAM)- Crime, Action. Haven't Seen Yet.
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1. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
MAFIA, ACTION.
Rec'd.
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2. Manner of Death
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
CRIME, ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Rec'd.
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3. HIStory3: Trapped
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
MAFIA, ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Rec'd.
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4. Long Time No See
Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
MAFIA-ESQUE, ACTION.
Rec'd.
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5. 3 Will Be Free
Thai Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
CRIME, ACTION, SECONDARY M/M (OR RATHER, COMPLICATED M/M).
Rec'd.
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6. Never Let Me Go
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
MAFIA-ESQUE, ACTION
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7. Dead Friend Forever - DFF
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
HORROR, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Soft rec, show had its flaws but was a lot of fun.
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8. Pit Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
ACTION, CRIME
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9. Laws of Attraction
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
CRIME, ACTION.
Soft rec. Not a perfect show, but a lot of fun.
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10. Not Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER, CRIME.
Soft rec due to some straight-washing and other issues.
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11. Miracle
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
MAFIA, ACTION.
Soft rec. Major pacing issues, especially in the second half, but sweet with a decent amount of action if you can turn off your brain and just enjoy it.
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12. Grand Guignol
Japanese Movie - 2022
HORROR.
WARNING: VERY, VERY GORY, INTENTIONALLY OVER-THE-TOP, AND POTENTIALLY DISTURBING TO SOME. This film is an homage to late 19th century French shock value theater, and it shows.
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13. Khun Chaai
Thai Drama - 2022, 17 episodes
ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M (MOSTLY DUE TO EXTENSIVE PLOT).
Soft rec, not for everyone.
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14. Double Mints
Japanese Movie - 2017
CRIME, ACTION
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15. He She It
Thai Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
HORROR, SUPERNATURAL
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16. Triage
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, ACTION, CRIME
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17. Till the World Ends
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
ACTION, HORROR, APOCALYPTIC
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18. The Eclipse
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Soft rec due to weakness in the ending.
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19. The Director Who Buys me Dinner
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Soft rec because most Korean stuff is too short to fully explore (or explain) its themes.
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20. A Tale of Thousand Stars
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
LIGHT ACTION, CRIME.
Rec'd, though the action content isn't incredibly high.
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21. Chains of Heart
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
ACTION, MAFIA-ESQUE, MYSTERY/THRILLER
NOTE: Very fun, b-movie action until a really frustrating ending. Go in with very low expectations.
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22. Bite Fight
Chinese Movie - 2016
SUPERNATURAL, HORROR, ACTION
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23. Sing in Love
Japanese Movie - 2022
CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER, ACTION
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24. My Dear Gangster Oppa
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
MAFIA, ACTION
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25. Golden Blood
Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
MAFIA-ESQUE, ACTION
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26. He's Coming To Me
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY, LOW INTENSITY
Rec'd for a sweet story, but too close to slice of life to be a rec for the list's themes.
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27. The Blue Hour
Thai Movie - 2015
HORROR, MYSTERY/THRILLER, LOW INTENSITY
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28. Love Syndrome
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER, CRIME, LOW INTENSITY
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29. Something in My Room
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, HORROR, LOW INTENSITY.
I heavily debated even adding this one because it is SO SLOW. The supernatural elements aren't a huge focus, but they're present enough for me to include this one.
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30. Color Rush
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, LOW INTENSITY
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31. Remember 15
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
ACTION, HORROR, SECONDARY M/M
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32. Midnight Museum
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
ACTION, HORROR, SUPERNATURAL, SECONDARY M/M (VERY SLASHY, BUT ONLY MINOR M/M COUPLE CONFIRMED)
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33. 609 Bedtime Story
Thai Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, SOFT ACTION, LOW INTENSITY
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34. House of Stars
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
THRILLER, LOW INTENSITY
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35. Cheat The Series
Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
MYSTERY/THRILLER, HORROR, LOW INTENSITY
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36. The Tenants Downstairs
Taiwanese Movie - 2016
HORROR, SECONDARY M/M.
This is more of a horror movie with a bit of gay romance through out, as well as m/m sex scenes. I can't recommend this one in good conscience, but if you don't get squicked by sexual violence (on men and women but more on women), really gross female exploitation, or fairly graphic murder and gross out scenes here and there, and you just wanna see some good sex scenes between two guys, it's not... the worst ever? Just be prepared to be bummed out.
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37. I Feel You Linger in the Air
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, VERY LOW INTENSITY.
NOTE: This one is very close to merely being a slice-of-life/historical BL, but I'll include it for its supernatural elements because they aren't the usual "guy is a supernatural thing, but everything else is basically just a standard romance" type deal. This is not a high-action show and is more of a slow burn romance, but it has its creepy moments and mild supernatural themes.
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38. Dangerous Romance
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
SOFT ACTION/CRIME, LOW INTENSITY
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39. Shadow
Thai Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, HORROR, VERY SECONDARY M/M.
Don't go into this one expecting gay romance or feel good moments.
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40. Love Syndrome: The Beginning
Thai Movie - 2024
CRIME, SOFT ACTION, LOW INTENSITY.
WARNING: When I say low intensity, I mean that the emphasis is more on the relationships than anything, but be warned that this movie contains graphic, non-consensual sex.
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41. Love Supremacy Zone
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
SOFT ACTION, SUPERNATURAL, SOMEWHAT LOW INTENSITY
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42. Wandee Goodday
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
SOFT ACTION
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43. 4 Minutes
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER
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44. Unforgotten Night
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
MAFIA, ACTION
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45. The Hidden Moon
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
CURRENTLY AIRING, SUPERNATURAL.
Currently airing, edits will be made accordingly upon the show's completion.
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46. See Your Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 13 episodes
CURRENTLY AIRING, THRILLER, MAFIA.
Currently airing, edits will be made accordingly upon the show's completion.
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47. PT is Love
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
CURRENTLY AIRING, CRIME, ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Currently airing, edits will be made accordingly upon the show's completion.
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48. Kidnap
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
CURRENTLY AIRING, ACTION, THRILLER, CRIME.
Currently airing, edits will be made accordingly upon the show's completion.
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49. Jack and Joker
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
CURRENTLY AIRING, CRIME, ACTION.
Currently airing, edits will be made accordingly upon the show's completion.
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50. Doku Koi: Doku mo Sugireba Koi to Naru
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
CURRENTLY AIRING, CRIME, THRILLER.
Currently airing, edits will be made accordingly upon the show's completion.
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51. The Spell
Thai Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
HORROR, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
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52. The Sign
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
ACTION, SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't finished yet.
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53. Room
Japanese Drama - 2024, 5 episodes
THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
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54. Q18
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
SCI-FI, ACTION, SECONDARY M/M(?). They seem critical to the show, but they're listed as supporting characters on MDL, so I'm not sure.
Haven't seen yet.
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55. Meet You at the Blossom
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
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56. Century of Love
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
ACTION, SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
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57. OMG Vampire
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, SOFT ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
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58. 2 Worlds
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
ACTION, SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
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59. Time
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
ACTION, SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
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60. Playboyy
Thai Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
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61. 7 Days Before Valentine
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
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62. The Whisperer
Thai Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
HORROR.
Haven't seen yet.
WARNING: As of 07/31/24, the final episode of this show has never been released, and there is currently no indication it ever will be.
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63. Fractured
Filipino Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
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64. Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
APOCALYPTIC.
Haven't seen yet.
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65. Abandoned
Filipino Movie - 2022
MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
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66. Hometown's Embrace
Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
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67. Tanaosri
Thai Drama - 2023, 33 episodes
ACTION, SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet. Sadly, I'm not sure if anyone will sub this.
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68. Mystery of Love
Filipino Drama - 2022, 1 episode
ACTION, MAFIA?
Haven't seen yet.
WARNING: This series went on indefinite hiatus after one episode. I've only included it to be thorough, but it's been nine months as of 6/14/23.
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69. Love at the End of the World
Filipino Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
APOCALYPTIC.
Haven't seen yet. I heard it's quite odd and surreal.
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70. Ghost Host, Ghost House
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
SUPERNATURAL
Haven't seen yet. (If this is just slice-of-life with ghosts, someone please tell me so I can remove it.)
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71. Self, We See You
Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
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72. Bangkok Love Story
Thai Movie - 2007
CRIME, ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
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73. The Ghost and I Becoming Family
Taiwanese Movie - 2022
ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
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74. Sweet Curse
Korean Movie - 2021
SUPERNATURAL, HORROR.
Haven't seen yet.
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75. Hidden Love
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, HORROR.
Haven't seen yet.
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76. Lychee Light Club
Japanese Movie - 2016
SCI-FI, HORROR, CRIME, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
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77. Coming Back Again
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, CRIME
Haven't seen yet.
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78. The Stranded
Thai Drama - 2019, 7 episodes
APOCALYPTIC, SUPERNATURAL, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
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79. Missing Piece
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER, LOW INTENSITY.
Haven't seen yet. If this is mostly slice-of-life, please let me know so I can remove it.
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80. Ghost Runner
Thai Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
HORROR, LOW INTENSITY.
Haven't seen yet. I've heard the horror content isn't heavy in this one. Please let me know if that's the case, and I'll remove it.
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81. Tell the World I Love You
Thai Movie - 2022
ACTION, CRIME, SECONDARY M/M (SO SECONDARY IT MAY NOT EXIST).
Haven't seen yet. I'll remove this title if I'm able to confirm it isn't actually BL.
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82. Dap Saengrawi
Thai Movie - 2023
HORROR, SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
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83. Make a Wish
Thai Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
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84. Malila: The Farewell Flower
Thai Movie - 2017
HORROR.
Haven't seen yet.
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85. Senior High
Filipino Drama - 2023, 50 episodes
MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet. I'm unsure if the romance starts in this season or the next.
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86. Senior High Season 2
Filipino Drama - 2023, 55 episodes
MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
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87. The Heart Killers
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
UPCOMING, CRIME, ACTION.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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88. Spare Me Your Mercy
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
UPCOMING, CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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89. My Broccoli
Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
UPCOMING, SUPERNATURAL, HORROR.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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90. My Golden Blood
Thai Drama - 0000
UPCOMING, SUPERNATURAL, HORROR, ACTION.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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91. The Next Prince
Thai Drama - 2025, 14 episodes
UPCOMING, ACTION.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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92. Pit Babe Season 2
Thai Drama - 0000
UPCOMING, ACTION, CRIME.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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93. The Wicked Game
Thai Drama - 2025
UPCOMING, ACTION, CRIME.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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94. Boxer
Thai Drama - 0000
UPCOMING, ACTION.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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95. Melody of Secrets
Thai Drama - 0000
UPCOMING, ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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96. Dare You to Death
Thai Drama - 0000
UPCOMING, ACTION, CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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97. Goddess Bless You From Death
Thai Drama - 0000
UPCOMING, HORROR, CRIME, SUPERNATURAL.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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98. Kemjira Will Survive
Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
UPCOMING, SUPERNATURAL, HORROR, THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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99. Knock Out
Thai Drama - 0000, 13 episodes
UPCOMING, ACTION.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
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100. Eyes on You
Hong Kong Drama - 0000, 12 episodes
UPCOMING, CRIME.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.